Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

Audio-Technica AE3000 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs. This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

Key Features

• Excels in high-SPL applications
• Large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound
• Low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows optimal positioning of element vis--vis sound source
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch and 10 dB pad

Technical Specifications

ELEMENT
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN
Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF
80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY
-43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE
100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL
148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.;
158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE
11 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)
137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS
11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
SWITCHES
High-pass filter;
10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT
6.0 oz (170 g)
DIMENSIONS
4.55" (115.5 mm) long,
1.89" (48.0 mm) maximum diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED
AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE
R6